Returning to Campus: What Jewish Students, Their Parents, and Educators Need to Know Before Going Back to School

AJC has created this action plan for university administrators to use in confronting and preventing antisemitism in their school communities.

AJC has created this action plan for public school administrators to use in confronting and preventing antisemitism in their school communities.

AJC has created this action plan for heads of independent schools to use in confronting and preventing antisemitism in their school communities.

A 10-step guide from AJC's Center for Education Advocacy for parents of Jewish K-12 students to support their children, engage schools, promote Jewish inclusion, address antisemitism, and build community through education, advocacy, and collaboration.

AJC has created this toolkit for Parents of Jewish middle and high school students to use in confronting and preventing antisemitism in their school communities.

You have the power to help make your school a more welcoming place for yourself and other Jewish students.

In today’s fast-paced and emotionally charged digital world, social media can be both empowering and overwhelming for students, especially when issues related to identity, antisemitism, and current events dominate their social media feeds.

AJC's Center for Education Advocacy (CEA) shares a commitment to fostering educational environments that promote critical thinking and inclusivity. Our collaboration with schools ensures that these spaces remain welcoming to all identities, including Jewish students, faculty, and families, while firmly rejecting all forms of antisemitism.

Cultural Night events provide an excellent experiential and educational opportunity to celebrate the diversity of your school community, uplift students' sense of pride in their unique identities, and foster hands-on learning about cultures other than one's own.

Selecting guest speakers that align with your school’s values is critical for fostering a respectful, open-minded, and intellectually enriching school environment.

American Jewish Committee (AJC), the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people, is offering guidance to K-12 school administrators on how to best prepare for the anniversary of October 7 in school settings by proactively anticipating the needs of Jewish students, ensuring safeguards and resources are in place for them, and troubleshooting potential problems that may arise. 

AJC experts offer educational programs about the Jewish people and antisemitism to students, teachers, and parents in middle and secondary schools. We provide a range of educational resources and workshops to support your institution's educational goals.

AJC's Center for Education Advocacy team consists of content experts and skilled educators who are available to provide you and your administrative cohort with strategic guidance on confronting and countering campus antisemitism.

Read and share this short guide to Jewish religion and culture and 5-year planning calendar to help create more inclusive environments for American Jews.

AJC's Translate Hate interactive glossary empowers you to identify, expose, and report antisemitism.

American Jewish Committee's State of Antisemitism in America 2024 Report reveals how rising antisemitism harms American Jews, exploring in depth how Jewish hate affects American Jews and the American general public one year after Hamas’ October 7 attack. It also shows shocking data on the safety, security, and behaviors of American Jews, underscoring the urgency of combating antisemitism.

American Jewish Committee (AJC), the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people, invites all Americans to join in the celebration of Jewish American Heritage Month each May. Here are resources to demonstrate support for the U.S. Jewish community by participating in the celebration of America’s rich Jewish heritage. Learn More.

American Jewish Committee (AJC), the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people, calls on and encourages all educational spaces, from K-12 schools to higher education institutions, to show their support for America’s Jewish community by marking Jewish American Heritage Month this May. AJC has created this online toolkit for all K-12 schools and institutions of higher education to use to celebrate this special month and support their Jewish students, faculty, and staff.

American Jewish Committee (AJC) has been working around the clock to guide administrators, help students, and support their parents amid campus antisemitism.

Whether a student, parent, administrator, or faculty member, American Jewish Committee’s Campus Library includes vital resources to help you become a well informed and effective advocate for the Jewish people and Israel. Here you will find toolkits and guidelines, webinars and podcasts, statements and one-pagers. We hope you’ll share them widely!

Amid a massive surge in antisemitic and anti-Zionist incidents at colleges and K-12 schools, American Jewish Committee (AJC) has established a new Center for Education Advocacy. Jews of all ages, in all educational spaces, must be able to learn and grow without the threats of harassment, intimidation, and violence.